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Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves expenditure sanction for Integrated E-filing and Centralized Processing Centre 2.0 Project
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to expenditure sanction of Rs.4,241.97crore for Integrated E-filing &Centralized Processing Center 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.
The Union Cabinet also approved the expenditure sanction for the consolidated cost of Rs.1,482.44crore of the existing CPC-ITR 1.0 project upto FY 2018-19.
The broad objectives of this project are listed as under:
a. Faster and accurate outcomes for taxpayer.
b. First time right approach,
c. Enhancing user experience at all stages.
d. Improving taxpayer awareness and education through continuous engagement.
e. Promoting voluntary tax compliance.
f. Managing outstanding demand.
This approval has significant benefits for the Department and taxpayers through various functionalities such as pre-filling of ITR and acceptance by taxpayer as a means to improve accuracy and to reduce refund/processing turnaround time drastically, facilitation to taxpayers in resolving outstanding tax demands; integrated contact centers for taxpayer assistance and tax payer outreach program through digital media and employer/partner accreditation program to bring significant enhancement in services to taxpayers.
The decision will ensure horizontal equity by processing returns filed by all categories of taxpayers across the country in a consistent, uniform, rule driven, identity blind manner. This will assure fairness in tax treatment to every taxpayer irrespective of their status.
By faster processing of returns and issue of refunds to the taxpayer's bank account directly without any interface with the Department, by adhering to international best practices and standards  and by providing processing status updates and speedy communication using mobile app, email, SMS and on the Department website, the decision will ensure transparency and accountability.
The proposal ensures the continuation of the Department's goal towards business transformation through technology. The E-filing and CPC projects have enabled end to end automation of all processes within the Department using various innovative methods to provide taxpayer servicesand to promote voluntary compliance.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Celebration of International Day of Yoga 2023 by Ministry of Fisheries “Yoga for Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam”
International Day of Yoga 2023 was celebrated coinciding with the theme of “Yoga for Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam”. Shri. Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched International Day of Yoga in LN Convention Hall at Kandi Village, Sangareddy, Telangana, Hyderabad, commemorating 9 Years of service, good governance, and welfare of the poor. Hon’ble Union Minister participated in the Common Yoga Protocol  along with approx. 400 participants from local panchayat members, fisheries association members, MPs and MLA, fish farmers and agriculture farmers of Sangareddy. Hon’ble Shri. Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of fisheries addressed that there is a direct relationship between the theme "Yoga: A Path Towards Wellness" with the fisheries sector. However, upon closer examination, he discussed that how practicing yoga could benefit individuals working in fishery sector.
He further said that the worldwide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for India, as Yoga is an integral part of our cultural, spiritual heritage and informed that practicing yoga promotes physical health, enhance mental wellbeing, cultivates self-awareness, fosters community & unity and encourages healthy lifestyles.
Also, Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying Information & Broadcasting, Government of India participated in the International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2023 organized at Girls Senior Secondary School, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Union Territory of India in the presence of Admiral Shri. D K Joshi, Hon’ble Lt Governor, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM , Shri Keshav Chandra, Chief Secretary, Government of Andaman & Nicobar, Dr. T.S Ashok Kumar, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Government of A&N Islands, Shri Sanjay Singh, Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman and Senior Officers of A&N Administration along with other stakeholders. Yoga experts from Department of AYUSH have led the programme and demonstrated various Yoga Asanas. Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State of Fisheries addressed the event from Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and highlighted the importance of Yoga in our daily life.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has also contributed to International Day of Yoga – 2023 on 21st June 2023 by active participation & organized Common Yoga Protocol at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Jatinder Nath Swain, IAS, Secretary , Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, IAS, OSD , Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary , other dignitaries and officials participated in practicing Yoga at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today.
Also, all the field institutes such as Fishery Survey of India , Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery , National Institute of Fisheries Post-Harvest Technology and Training , National Fisheries Development Board , Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training , Coastal Aquaculture Authority  organized the Common Yoga Protocol.
Department of Space
Proposal of ISRO to transfer space-grade Li-Ion cell technology to BHEL
ISRO has transferred its indigenous technology to produce space-grade Li-Ion cells to BHEL.
In March 2018, BHEL signed the Technology Transfer Agreement with ISRO for acquiring the Li-Ion Cell production technology. This production facility is primarily targeting to meet Li-Ion Cell requirements for ISRO and other strategic sectors. However, BHEL can also produce and sell Li-Ion cells for meeting other national/commercial applications by suitably modifying the space-grade cell which can lead to cost reduction.
BHEL is in the process of establishing the Li-Ion production facility near Bangalore in Karnataka. Various equipments  for establishing this facility are procured and being commissioned. ISRO has already provided all technical documentation for establishing the production plant as well as hands-on training in various production activities for BHEL staff at ISRO’s facilities.
As per the Technology Transfer Agreement, space-grade Li-Ion cells manufactured by BHEL are meant for meeting the national requirements only. However, BHEL can also sell the space-grade Li-Ion cells to parties outside India after obtaining prior written consent from ISRO.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 597
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 213.50 Crore
More than 29 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 213.50 Crore  today. More than 29 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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|
1st Dose
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|
10414279
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
10108740
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6807328
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
|
|
18435003
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
17702469
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
13245023
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
40464130
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
30476336
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61728933
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
52474373
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
560722413
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
513651691
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
68401822
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203931265
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
196457043
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
37594395
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127599547
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
122800282
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
42056194
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
1023295570
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
943670934
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Precaution Dose
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|
168104762
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Total
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2135071266
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 04th September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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|
59
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
1293
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
15552
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
124
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
1888
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
25176
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
8123
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
25260
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
3297
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
12806
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
37835
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
177220
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1543562
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
9660
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
56653
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
635571
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
5651
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
35617
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
338695
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
64749
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
310737
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2558556
|
|
Total
|
|
2934042
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1926 to make provisions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions.
Benefits:
The approval will facilitate:
- Recognition of Trade Unions at Central and State level;
- Ensure true representation of workers in the tripartite bodies;
- Check on the arbitrary nomination of workers’ representatives by the Government; and
- Reduce litigations and industrial unrest.
The proposed Bill will ensure that the nomination of workers’ representatives in tripartite bodies by the government will become more transparent. Trade Unions so recognized would be accountable in maintaining industrial harmony. Recognition of Trade Unions at Central/State level would reduce duplicacy of such exercise by different departments. Recognized Trade Unions may be assigned specific roles at Central or State level.
Ministry of Education
A Five-day National Workshop on Kui and Desia languages to be held at Central University of Odisha
According to the new National Education Policy-2020 of the Central Government, on the purpose of speaking, reading, understanding and writing at the level of elementary education for the students, mainly Kui and Desia-speaking, in the states of Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand a five-day National Workshop for preparing the learning materials is going to be held at the Central University of Odisha from 29.05.2023 to 02.06.2023. The workshop will be jointly organised by the National Council of Educational Research and Training , New Delhi; Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar and the Central University of Odisha, Koraput.
The main objective of the workshop is to provide learners and teachers with learning materials useful for oral language development, reading and writing skills development of 'Kui' or 'Desia' speaking learners. The workshop will be organized under the aegis of Prof. Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Hon'ble Director, NCERT and Prof. Chakradhar Tripathy, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Odisha and supervision of Prof. Basanta Kumar Panda, Director, Odia Classical Language Centre. On this occasion members Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Prof. Gopabandhu Mohanty, Dr. Parmanand Patel, Dr. Rajendra Padhi, Dr. Kapil Khemundu, Dr. Rudrani Mohanty, Dr. Govind Chandra Pendei, Suresh Khara, Sana Santa, Trinath Khara, Somnath Amanatya, Geetanjali Pujari, Narayan Majhi, Govind Kumjharia, Surendra Tanti and Shivshankar Patnaik will be present.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with recipients of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2021
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar  awardees today via video conferencing. Union Women & Child Development Minister, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani was also present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister said that this year’s awards are special as the recipient earned them in the difficult times of Corona. During the interaction, the Prime Minister acknowledged the role of children in major behaviour-change campaigns like swachchta movement. He said when children got involved in campaigns like handwash campaign during Corona time, the campaigns caught the imagination of people and achieved success. The Prime Minister also noted the diversity in the fields in which awards have been given this year.
The Prime Minister observed that when a small idea is supported by the right action, results are impressive. He asked the children to believe in action as this interplay of ideas and action will trigger many actions inspiring people for greater things. The Prime Minister advised the children not to rest on their laurels and they should continue to strive for better results in their lives.
The Prime Minister asked the children to keep three things, three pledges, in their mind. First, pledge of Consistency. There should not be any slackening of speed of the action. Second, pledge for the country. If we work for the country and treat every work in terms of the country than that work will become greater than the self. He asked the children to think what they can do for the country as we enter 75th year of independence. Third, the pledge of humility. Every success should spur us to be more polite as our humility will enable others to celebrate our success with us, The Prime Minister concluded.
The Government of India has been conferring the Bal Shakti Puraskar under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to the children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery. This year, 32 applicants from across the country, under different categories of Bal Shakti Puraskar, have been selected for PMRBP-2021.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Y20 Summit under G20 being hosted by Department of Youth Affairs gets underway at Varanasi Summit to be held from 17th to 20th August, 2023
The Youth 20 Summit-2023 under the framework of G20 Presidency of India began in Varanasi today.
Shri Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director  ,Shri S. Rajalingam, District Magistrate, Varanasi; Anmol Sovit, Y20 Chair addressed the media at the Curtain Raiser of Y20 Summit in Varanasi on 16th August.
Briefing the media Shri Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director  said that under the framework of G20 Presidency of India, the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is organizing Youth 20 Summit-2023 from 17th to 20 August 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
He also said that in the Y20 Summit prominent experts, decision makers, national and international delegates/representatives from G20 countries, knowledge partners , academic partners  will come together.
He explained that the Y 20 Summit in Varanasi will bring together all stakeholders from the G20 countries to negotiate, finalize and sign the Y 20 Communiqué that builds on the findings of the discussions held over the past few months.
He further added that this Y 20 Communiqué would reflect the essence of our common approach on the five identified themes and ensure those who make policy decisions at the highest level hear young people’s voices.
The Y20 Summit will be graced by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Shri Nisith Pramanik, Union Minister of State  for Youth Affairs & Sports and Shri. Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh.
Around 150 delegates from G20 countries, Guest countries and International Organizations would be discussing the five identified themes of Y20 including Future of Work: Industry 4.0, Innovation and 21st Century Skills, Peace building and Reconciliation: Ushering in an Era of No War, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability a Way of Life, Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance, Health, Wellbeing and Sports: Agenda for Youth.
The Y20 Summit is the culmination of Inception Meeting at Guwahati, 14 Youth-20 Consultations conducted at prominent educational institutions, Pre Summit at Leh, Ladakh, Brainstorming sessions, Y20 Chaupals and various Jan Bhagidari events conducted across the country in the run-up to the main Y20 Summit.
This Summit aims to provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other stakeholders, contribute to the development of young people, and discuss the Youth agenda on a global platform.
Youth20 is one of the official Engagement Groups of the G20. The Youth20  Engagement Group has organised discussions and consultations pan-India, to consult the youth of the nation on ideas for a better tomorrow and draft an agenda for action. Y20 has proved to be a platform for youth to express their perspectives and ideas on G20 priorities.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launches DefExpo 2020 mobile app
Over 880 exhibiters register for the DefExpo making it the largest ever
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the mobile app of the forthcoming DefExpo 2020 here today. The app is available on Apple App Store and Android Play Store. The main features of the app are ‘inform, engage and feedback’. It provides detailed information about the day-to-day events; participating exhibitors; Defence Public Sector Undertakings , guest speakers of seminars/webinars; publications i.e., electronic brochures and e-books; maps and directions of the venuesand city weather.
The app has been developed by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence  with the aim to engage with the visitors as well as exhibitors. Business-to-Business Exhibitor Connect; Exhibitor Chat; Ticket booking; accommodation in Tented City; Push notifications and social media are some of its salient features.Feedback mechanism in the app is another essential feature to further improve operations during the event.
Raksha Mantri also reviewed the preparations of DefExpo 2020. During the review meeting, senior officials informed him that a record number of over 880 exhibiters, including foreign companies, have registered so far, making it the largest ever defence exhibition surpassing the numbers of DefExpo 2018. The exhibition space booked by exhibiters has also gone up by 52 per cent to nearly 41,000 square metres compared to the last edition. Foreign delegations at the level of Defence Minister and Service Chief are confirmed from 18 countries. Dozens of MoUs are also expected to be inked during the Expo.
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary  Shri Subhash Chandra and other senior officials attended the review meeting. The DefExpo 2020is scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow between February 05-08,2020. The theme of the expo is ‘India: The Emerging DefenceManufacturing Hub’. Detailed information about DefExpo 2020 is available at www.defexpo.gov.in.
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Ministry of Finance
Surplus amount of RBI transferred to Government
The details of RBI's Currency and Gold Revaluation Account  and Contingency Fund for the last five years are as follows:
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Currency and Gold
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Year (as on
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Revaluation Account
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Contingency Fund
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June 30th)
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|
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|
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2014
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5,721.63
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|
2,216.52
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2015
|
|
5,591.93
|
|
2,216.14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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2016
|
|
6,374.78
|
|
2,201.83
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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2017
|
|
5,299.45
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|
2,282.07
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|
|
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|
|
|
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2018
|
|
6,916.41
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2,321.08
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The surplus amounts of RBI transferred to Government during the last three years are as follows:
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Year|
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Amount of Surplus transferred 
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2016
|
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658.76
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|
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2017
|
|
306.59
|
|
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2018
|
|
500.00
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|
|RBI’s Financial Year is from July – June
This was stated by Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan, Minister of State for Finance in a Written Reply to a Question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s Greetings on Vishu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Kerala and Malayalis around the world on the festive occasion of Vishu.
The Prime Minister said in a tweet: “My Vishu greetings to the people of Kerala. On this festive occasion, I send my warm greetings to Malayalis around the world as well. May the new year bring health and happiness to all of you.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Treatment of Rare Diseases
The Department of Health and Family Welfare has launcheda Digital Portal for Crowd funding and Voluntary donations for Patients of Rare Diseases in accordance with the mandate of the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021. The Digital Portal may be accessed through https://rarediseases.nhp.gov.in/
: ICMR has initiated a National Registry wherein epidemiological data is being collected for rare diseases and other inherited disorders. Data of a total of 4001 rare diseases cases  have been collected till 31st October, 2021.
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021  has been finalized and put in public domain. The Policy can be accessed at website:-https://main.mohfw.gov.in/documents/policy
On the basis of provisions envisaged under National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, with regard to providing financial assistance to the patients suffering from rare diseases, it is submitted that for the diseases/ disorders amenable to one time curative treatment , financial support will be provided under umbrella scheme of RAN i.e. an amount up toRs. 20 lakh only for entitled beneficiaries shall be provided by the Central Government. The diseases requiring long term / lifelong treatment having relatively lower cost of treatment , the financial support is envisaged to be provided by the State Governments. The diseases for which definite treatment is available but involves very high cost and lifelong therapy , the policy provides assistance to the patients by creation of Digital Platform for inviting voluntary donations from individuals and corporate donors. Donors will have a choice to make donations to different Centres of Excellence  and for the patients’ treatment by these CoEs. Funds are to be utilized in a decentralised manner, i.e. every Centre of Excellence  will have its own Rare Disease Fund which is to be utilized with the approval of in charge concerned.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
NO ‘CHANGE OF GUARD’ CEREMONY TOMORROW
The Change of Guard Ceremony will not to be held this Saturday  on the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan due to the full dress rehearsal of the assumption of office by the President-elect as the President of India.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Changes in Working Hours
The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions  Code, 2020, has provisions for safety, health and working conditions of workers which include daily and weekly working hours, leave etc. The OSHW&C Code, 2020 has been published on 29th September, 2020 and will come into force on the date as notified by the Central Government. The OSHW&C Code, 2020 and draft Rules framed thereunder provide that no worker shall be required or allowed to work, in any establishment or class of establishments for more than eight hours in a day or forty eight hours in a week.
Ministry of Labour and Employment has received the draft Ordinances/Bills from different State Governments through Ministry of Home Affairs regarding amendment in the existing provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 including extension of working hours under the Factories Act, 1948. This Ministry has not agreed to extend the working hours.
This information was given by Minister of State  for Labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.